Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothermia

Hypothermia attacks quietly and with only a few warning signs, which usually go unnoticed by the unsuspecting victim. In the early stages, a victim will shiver as the body attempts to generate heat to keep the core warm. Then the victim becomes slightly disoriented and speech may become slurred. Finally, the victim becomes sleepy and then loses consciousness. At this point, the victim usually dies.

Treatment of Hypothermia

Once hypothermia starts, exercise will not help. You need outside sources of heat to rewarm the body.

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